Cultivating a Prayerful disposition (Homily for Friday of the 12th week in ordinary time year II June 28 2024
Homily for Friday of the 12th week in ordinary time year II June 28 2024 2kings 25:1-12; Psalm 137; Mathew 8:1-4 Cultivating a Prayerful disposition In the pursuit of a profound prayer experience, the leper from today's scripture serves as a poignant example. Contravening the societal edicts that isolated lepers, he approached Jesus with a boldness rooted in the conviction that he would not be spurned for his affliction. This leper's confidence in Jesus' boundless love and acceptance is instructive; our own conviction in God's love is foundational to our approach to prayer and shapes our readiness to engage with the Almighty. The leper's entreaty, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean," encapsulates his deep-seated beliefs. His first conviction was in Jesus' power to heal, recognizing His profound compassion and ability. He did not doubt Jesus' capacity, focusing instead on His willingness to heal. Our prayers gain resonance when we pla...